Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
supply chain manager
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 75 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
strive for company growth
corporate social responsibility
analyse logistic changes
maintain relationship with customers
manage inventory
liaise with managers
analyse supply chain trends
estimate costs of required supplies
assess supplier risks
maintain relationship with suppliers
supply chain principles
supply chain management
manage supplies
follow company standards
supplier management
order supplies
analyse supply chain strategies
Optional & specialised skills
apply change management
analyse business objectives
negotiate sales contracts
control financial resources
business strategy concepts
geographical routes
attend trade fairs
analyse market financial trends
analyse economic trends
accurately estimate work hours
manage human resources
perform project management
promote sustainable management
develop professional network
carry out tendering
assess financial viability
maintain contract administration
manage budgets
calculate purchasing levels of raw materials
negotiate supplier arrangements
issue sales invoices
advise on risk management
analyse consumer buying trends
study sales levels of products
use sales forecasting softwares
apply for government funding
forecast sales over periods of time
recruit employees
carry out statistical forecasts
forecast production quantities
transportation software related to an ERP system
perform resource planning
visit suppliers
estimate duration of work
labour legislation
manage contracts
statistics
programme work according to incoming orders
financial forecasting
forecast products' demand
manage warehouse operations
ensure cross-department cooperation
plan future capacity requirements
manage sub-contract labour
monitor stock level
analyse logistic needs
track price trends
control trade commercial documentation
forecast dividend trends
negotiate buying conditions
estimate profitability
handle conflicts
forecast future levels of business
manage staff
monitor ingredient storage
pricing strategies
human resource management
assist in planning production scheduling
manage logistics
conflict management
quality standards
coordinate purchasing activities
market pricing
multimodal transport logistics
ensure equipment availability
manage standard enterprise resource planning system
identify suppliers
risk management
project management
economics
forecast economic trends
warehouse operations
forecast workload
manage rented goods returns
train employees
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Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.